amply

[ am-plee ]

adverb

1. in an ample manner; sufficiently or abundantly:

   He apologized amply for his error. They were amply supplied with food.

amply

/ ˈæmplɪ /

adverb

1. more than sufficiently; fully; generously

   he was amply rewarded

Word History and Origins

Origin of amply¹

First recorded in 1550–60; amp(le) + -ly

Example Sentences

Since the video game’s narrative is amply chronicled on your pick of Wikis, you can use any search engine to find out why that is, along with other plot developments.

From Salon

Anyway, both shows air in primetime, amply removed from PBS’ children’s programming block.

From Salon

By doing so, they promise, God will reward them amply, often in cold, hard cash.

From Salon

In it, her young heroine remarks, “At ten, I couldn’t articulate much but I got the message: to be a true historian, you had to mourn amply and well.”

From Los Angeles Times

But more are developed amply enough to give their performers something to sink their teeth into.

From Salon

Related Words

• abundantly
• adequately
• extensively
• generously
• lavishly
• liberally
• properly
• richly

More About Amply

What does amply mean?

Amply means fully, sufficiently, or abundantly.

It is the adverb form of ample, which means enough—sufficient or adequate. Ample can also mean more than enough—plentiful or abundant.

Ample is often used in the context of things like time, room, space, supplies, or resources (such as food and money) to indicate that there is enough or more than enough of what is needed, as in There is ample space. 

Amply is typically used to describe an action as being sufficient, as in I thought I amply explained everything, or generous, as in He gave amply to charity. 

Example: The building is amply protected—it has security gates and guards posted at several locations.

Where does amply come from?

The first records of the word amply come from the 1500s. It comes from the Latin amplus, meaning “large,” “wide,” or “spacious.” The words amplitude and amplify are based on the same root.

Amply is typically used to indicate that someone has done enough or more than enough to meet the needs of the situation. More commonly used synonyms include sufficiently, adequately, and generously.

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What are some other forms related to amply?

• ample (adjective)

What are some synonyms for amply?

• fully
• sufficiently
• adequately
• generously
• plentifully
• abundantly
• copiously
• bountifully
• substantially

What are some words that share a root or word element with amply? 

 

• amplitude
• amplify

What are some words that often get used in discussing amply?

• enough
• give
• reward
• provide
• explain
• clear

How is amply used in real life?

Amply is often used in the context of giving, providing, or supplying things to others, but it can be used in all kinds of contexts.

I've been neglecting my #avianland duties somewhat – my visitors have been amply fed, fear not, I just haven't been telling you about it… pic.twitter.com/5atyjj8shT

— John "Not viable" Rayment (@johncrayment) December 29, 2020

The career goal I aspire to most is to work in an office with an amply stocked fridge of free snacks. But like really good snacks, ya know?

— shellfish mademoiselle (@KurtInterrupted) August 28, 2016

Although evolution can amply explain why, I still wonder how small children are capable of producing such spectacular amounts of noise.

— Kurumi (@bunnymuse) August 28, 2010

 

 

Try using amply!

Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of amply? 

A. scantily
B. plentifully
C. bountifully
D. abundantly